I'm tempted by a little Volvo

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I'm tempted by a little Volvo

I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice seems to narrow down to a 2.0D Powershitft or a 2.4 petrol Geartronic.

Which would you recommend (and ideally why)?

Asked on 17 December 2012 by Agog

Answered by Honest John

For 8000-10,0000 a year, neither. Trouble with DPF of diesel. Trouble with fuel economy of 2.4 petrol Geartronic. They might offer a 1.6 Ecoboost with Powershift.

Tags: manual gearbox automatics buying fuel economy petrol or diesel? advice

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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